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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,010 and 355,222.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,010 and 355,222.50 is: 769,361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,010 : 355,222.50 = 355,222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,010/355,222.50 = 355,222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,010x = 355,222.50 × 355,222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,010x = 126,183,024,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,183,024,506.25/164,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,361.77

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